72 Challenger

The 72 Challenger left behind many elements of its past counterparts. The company decided to get away from the Challenger deputy models and the convertible models in their new designs. The road and track model was given a new name called the ‘rallye’. This model was accompanied with the performance hood and also was furnished with air extractors, which were attached with the face fender. The optional chrome flip was also done away with. The roof alternative and the bumpers in different hues were also done away with. The chrome bumpers from the 71 series were brought back again in the 1972 Challenger.

The 1972 Dodge Challenger came with newly designed grills and tail light panel. These two features were carried on till 1974 when the production came to a stand still. The Challenger script in the 1972 Challenger was fitted over the marker light.

All Challenger models were tinted with high definition acrylic paints. Choice in terms of hues was extensive. In the list of high impact hues only two options were available namely the top banana or Y1 and the hemi orange or V2. One could see stripes with strobe effects on the rallye models. The strip ran from the fender scoop to the car doors. For the top alternatives of white, black and green were offered in this model.

When looking at the interior of this model, the bucket seats came from the previous models. One downside was that you did not have the option of ordering leather or even fabric insert. The style of steering wheel was similar for all the models launched in this year. The interiors were also available in a broad range of shades starting from a dark green, classic white, gold, bright blue and black.

The eleven inch brakes were discontinued from this year. The middle cap on the rallye model’s wheel was now bigger and had come with shiny bright plating. Some of the alternatives which were made available for the 1972 Dodge Challenger included a basic group, defroster for the rear window, an air conditioner, performance axle package, power sunroof and light package.

The 72 Challenger was a huge hit among all car lovers. More than sixteen thousand models were produced in the Challenger range and around six thousand nine hundred cars were manufactured in the rallye category.